Occasional heartburn is normal, but frequent symptoms could signal a chronic condition that needs medical attention.

Recurrences can lead to serious complications. Fortunately, OTC drugs plus lifestyle changes are all it will take for most patients to live GERD-free. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common, ...

Enjoying fiber-rich fare such as popcorn, oatmeal, beans and avocados throughout the day is also one of the most delicious ...

University of Adelaide researchers have made advances in the understanding of one of the world's most common medical conditions, gastric reflux, and how patients experience pain from it. Gastric ...

It’s not uncommon for parents to bring in their babies or toddlers with complaints of frequent spitting up, irritability after feeds, or poor weight gain. Often, they’ve already tried changing ...

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can choose between medication and surgery for relief of their symptoms, but researchers caution that while both ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Researchers at Duke University Medical Center appear to have solved at least a piece of a puzzle that has mystified physicians for years: why so many patients with asthma also suffer ...

While heartburn medication can be a lifesaver for those suffering from gastric reflux, several studies over the years have indicated that the drugs could increase stomach cancer risks more than ...

In Switzerland, 5,500 operations to combat morbid obesity are conducted every year. Gastric bypasses and sleeve gastrectomy operations perform similarly: patients lose two-thirds of their excess ...